Site Qualification Checklist

Ethernet Site Qualification Checklist

Network Qualification Requirements for Ethernet Connectivity

Description

Status/Comments

Is a LANClosed Local Area Network already on site that has an available Ethernet port in the switch/router?

o

Yes

LANClosed Local Area Network network is managed by the site host. ChargePoint is only responsible for providing an Ethernet port on the charging station.

Is the LANClosed Local Area Network configured in DHCPClosed Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol mode?

o

Yes

ChargePoint requires the use of DHCPClosed Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol at this time.

Does the LANClosed Local Area Network utilize IPv4?

o

Yes

ChargePoint requires the use of IPv4 at this time.

Is the LANClosed Local Area Network a shared network?

o

Yes

o

No

ChargePoint recommends an isolated network with device isolation.

If the LANClosed Local Area Network has an outbound firewall, are connections enabled on the following ports:

  • Usage: HTTPS, Protocol: TCP, Port: 443

  • Usage: VPN, Protocol: TCP, Ports: 52007 - 52017

  • Usage: NTPClosed Network Time Protocol, Protocol: UDP, Port: 123

o

Yes

Has the site connectivity been validated?

  1. Is an IP assigned (Link State)?

  2. Is the VPN server reachable from the network (VPN)?

     

Refer to the Installation and Configuration for more details.

o

Yes

 

For Express Plus Only:

Is there one ethernet kit procured per Express Plus Cluster? An Express Plus Cluster is a group of Power Blocks and Power Links hardwired together via ethernet.

o

Yes

Does the ethernet cable meet the required specification for the length of run?

 

Less than 100m: Ÿ

An outdoor-rated Cat 6 or above (Cat 6a, 7, 7a, 8) are permitted.

Between 100m and 200m:

An extended-reach cable such as the PAIGE OSP Shielded cable must be used, but this is done at the customer's own risk and is not a ChargePoint-qualified configuration

Over 200m:

Not permitted.

o

Yes

Is the cable shield grounded?

o

Yes

Does the LANClosed Local Area Network support MACClosed Message Authentication Code address randomization?

o

Yes

o

No
ChargePoint does not support static MACClosed Message Authentication Code addresses at this time.

Wi-Fi Site Qualification Checklist

Wi-FiClosed Wireless Fidelity Network Availability and Configuration

Is a Wi-FiClosed Wireless Fidelity network available at the installation location at each charging station?

o

Yes

The Wi-FiClosed Wireless Fidelity network is managed by the site host. ChargePoint is only responsible for the wireless interface within the EVClosed Electric Vehicle charging station.

Is the Wi-FiClosed Wireless Fidelity signal strength adequate at the charger location?

o

Yes

o

No

Recommended minimum signal strength: -65 dBm or better at the charger mounting location.

Which Wi-FiClosed Wireless Fidelity band(s) are available at the site?

o

2.4 GHz

o

5 GHz

2.4GHz is recommended for improved range and wall penetration.

Is the Wi-FiClosed Wireless Fidelity network configured to broadcast its SSIDClosed Set Service Identifier (not hidden)?

o

Yes

o

No

DHCPClosed Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is required.

Does the Wi-FiClosed Wireless Fidelity network use DHCPClosed Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol to assign IP addresses?

o

Yes

DHCPClosed Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is required.

ChargePoint requires the use of IPv4 currently.

Does the network support IPv4?

o

Yes

ChargePoint requires the use of IPv4 currently.

Is the Wi-FiClosed Wireless Fidelity network shared with other devices (e.g., guest Wi-FiClosed Wireless Fidelity, corporate devices, IoT)?

o

Yes

o

No

ChargePoint recommends a dedicated or isolated network (VLAN or SSIDClosed Set Service Identifier) for EVClosed Electric Vehicle charging stations.

Security and Authentication

What Wi-FiClosed Wireless Fidelity security protocol is used?

o

WPA2-PSK

WPA3 and WPA2-Enterprise is not supported.

Is MACClosed Message Authentication Code address filtering disabled on the Wi-FiClosed Wireless Fidelity network?

o

Yes

MACClosed Message Authentication Code address filtering is not supported.

Are proxy servers and captive portals disabled for the charger’s Wi-FiClosed Wireless Fidelity network?

o

Yes

Captive portals and interactive login pages are not supported.

Firewall and Network Access Requirements

If the network has an outbound firewall, are connections enabled on the following ports:

o

Yes